MT Maintenance Mechanic Senior

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science•Solomons, MD

13d•$53,250 - $58,911•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, Maryland seeks a multi-trade senior maintenance mechanic in its Maintenance and Facilities department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing semi-skilled tasks in building construction, building maintenance and preventative maintenance and make repairs; Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections and repairs of buildings, equipment, roadways and grounds; Assist journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repairs; Ensure operational readiness and safety of equipment; Prepare work summary reports; read write and interpret work orders and reports.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Four years of related work experience
Three years of which must have been in the trade area where assigned
The ability to exert force up to 70 lbs.
Work in, on, over and under mechanical equipment
Work at heights up to 35 feet
General knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to building maintenance
Work in hazardous and confined environments
Work during adverse weather and temperature conditions
Ability to follow oral and read written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials required for assigned work
Ability to apply quality and safety standards
Ability to complete logs and prepare records and reports
Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required.
Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.
Employees in this job class assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.

Responsibilities

Performing semi-skilled tasks in building construction, building maintenance and preventative maintenance and make repairs
Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections and repairs of buildings, equipment, roadways and grounds
Assist journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repairs
Ensure operational readiness and safety of equipment
Prepare work summary reports
Read, write and interpret work orders and reports